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National Science Day is celebrated CVRDE
National Science Day is celebrated in India every year on 28 th February to commemorate the discovery of the “Raman Effect” by Indian Physicist Sir C.V. Raman on 28th February 1928.
In this context, National Science Day 2023 was celebrated today on 28 Feb 2023 at CVRDE Arjun Auditorium with the theme of “Global Science for Global Wellbeing”. The function was started with Tamizh Thai Vazhththu followed by DRDO Song. Shri. B. Jayaprakash, Scientist ‘E’, Chairman Celebration Committee welcomed the gathering and gave a brief on the Science day events.
Dr. N. Babu, Scientist ‘F’ delivered the National Science Day oration on “Design of Novel Ammunition Autoloader for Modern Armored Fighting Vehicles”. In his oration, he highlighted the various technology associated with the design of the Autoloader for future Armored Fighting Vehicles.
Shri. V Balamurugan, Outstanding Scientist; Director, CVRDE addressed the gathering and presented the National Science Day medal commendation certificate to Dr. N. Babu, Scientist ‘F’. Dr.V.Balaguru, Associate Director, Senior Scientist’s, Technical officer’s and other employees of the organization graced the occasion with their august presence.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launches Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme, an initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation
Sahakar Mitra scheme will help cooperative institutions access new and innovative ideas of young professionals while the interns will gain experience of working in the field to be self-reliant
In keeping with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s clarion call for AtmaNirbhar Bharat emphasizing the importance of local for vocal, Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme  was launchedyesterday by Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar. Launching the scheme, Shri Tomar said that the unique cooperative sector development finance organization, National Cooperative Development Corporation, NCDC has embarked upon a series of initiatives in the cooperative sector entrepreneurship development ecosystem through capacity development, paid internship to youth and assured project loans on liberalized terms to young cooperators on start-up mode.
The Minister said that NCDC has been proactive in delivering innovative solutions for the cooperative sector. In the series of initiatives by NCDC, the new scheme called Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme  will provide the young professionals an opportunity of practical exposure and learning from the working of NCDC and cooperatives as a paid intern. NCDC has also introduced a complementary scheme to promote start-up cooperative ventures. Sahakar Mitra would also provide an opportunity to professionalsfrom academic institutions to develop leadership and entrepreneurial roles through cooperatives as Farmers Producers Organizations .
Sahakar Mitra scheme is expected to assist cooperative institutions access new and innovative ideas of young professionals while the interns gain experience of working in the field giving confidence to be self-reliant. It is expected to be a win-win situation both for cooperatives as well as for the young professionals.
Under the scheme, professional graduates in disciplines such as Agriculture and allied areas,IT etc. will be eligible for internship. Professionals who are pursuing or have completed their MBA degrees in Agri-business, Cooperation, Finance, International Trade, Forestry, Rural Development, Project Managementetc. will also be eligible.
NCDC has earmarked funds for Sahakar Mitra paid internship program under which each intern will get financial support over a 4 monthsinternship period. Online application portal for internship application available on NCDC website, was also launched by the Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister.
Cabinet Secretariat
National Crisis Management Committee  reviews situation in Sikkim
The National Crisis Management Committee , under Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba, met today and reviewed the situation in Sikkim.
The Chief Secretary, Sikkim joined the meeting through video conferencing and apprised the Committee about the latest situation in the state. He also briefed the committee about the efforts of the State government in carrying out relief and rescue measures. Home Secretary informed the Committee that the situation is being monitored 24x7 by the Central Government at highest level. Both control rooms of the Ministry of Home Affairs  are monitoring the situation and all possible help is being extended.
National Disaster Response Force  has already deployed three teams and additional teams are on standby in Guwahati and Patna. Adequate number of teams and assets of Army and Air Force are being deployed to assist the state in rescue and restoration efforts.
Reviewing relief and rescue measures of the Central Agencies and Government of Sikkim, the Cabinet Secretary, Shri Rajiv Gauba emphasized that the evacuation of people stranded in tunnel of Chungthang dam and tourists may be taken up on priority basis. He further observed that additional teams of NDRF should be deployed and connectivity of road, telecom and power must be restored in the shortest possible time.
The Cabinet Secretary assured the Government of Sikkim that all Central agencies are ready and will be available for assistance.
The meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary, Chief Secretary of Sikkim, Secretary, M/o Power, Secretary, M/o Road Transport & Highways, Secretary, D/o Military Affairs, Secretary, D/o Telecommunications ,Secretary, D/o Water Resources, RD & GR, Member Secretary, NDMA, CISC IDS, DG, IMD, DG, NDRF and senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
UPSC
Result of Written Examination of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination , 2022
On the basis of the result of the written part of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination,  2022 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 04th September, 2022, candidates with the under mentioned Roll Nos. have qualified for interview by the Services Selection Board  of the Ministry of Defence for Admission to Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of the National Defence Academy for the 150th Course and for the 112th Indian Naval Academy Course  commencing from 2nd July, 2023. The result is also available at Commission’s website www.upsc.gov.in.
The candidature of all the candidates, whose Roll Nos. are shown in the list is provisional. In accordance with the conditions of their admission to the examination, “candidates are requested to register themselves online on the Indian Army Recruiting website joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of announcement of written result. The successful candidates would then be allotted Selection Centres and dates, of SSB interview which shall be communicated on registered e-mail ID. Any candidate who has already registered earlier on the site will not be required to do so. In case of any query/ Login problem, e-mail be forwarded to dir-recruiting6-mod[at]nic[dot]in.”
“Candidates are also requested to submit original certificates of Age and Educational Qualification to respective Service Selection Boards  during the SSB interview.” The candidates must not send the Original Certificates to the Union Public Service Commission. For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission, either in person or on telephone Nos. 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10:00 hours and 17:00 hours on any working day. In addition for SSB/interview related matter the candidates may contact over telephone No. 011-26175473 or joinindianarmy.nic.in for Army as first choice, 011-23010097/ Email:officer-navy[at]nic[dot]in or joinindiannavy.gov.in for Navy/Naval Academy as first choice and 011-23010231 Extn.7645/7646/7610 or www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in for Air Force as first choice.
The mark-sheets of the candidates, will be put on the Commission’s website within fifteen  days from the date of publication of final result.  and will remain available on the website for a period of thirty  days.
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Averno an adventurous, realistic and mythical story about maturation and anthropology: Marcos Loayza
Unlike Indian films, Bolivian movies are much shorter, darker and mystical
Camera movements in Indian films stand out in capturing every angle of situation and drama
It is said that everyone has one’s own set of inner fears and worries. To overcome those, one needs to get out of one’s comfort zone and venture out. For some people, this overstepping comes in the form of journeys where they plunge themselves into hitherto unknown territories. The movie ‘Averno’ showcased in the World Panorama section of International Film Festival of India, Goa talks about such an adventurous trip by a person, to a place named Averno in Andes mountains where the inhabitants believe that the dead coexist with the living. In this dangerous journey to the underworld, where myth and reality are intertwined, he has to defeat the worst of his enemies and the greatest of his fears.
The Director of ‘Averno’, Mr. Marcos Loayza was at IFFI today, to speak about his film. He said that his movie is an adventurous, realistic and mythical story that talks about maturation and anthropology. It is about the struggles faced by the protagonist Tupah, a young shoe shiner who sets out on an impossible journey to save his uncle. “It took a great deal of time for the movie to get materialized. Getting the right people, who are knowledgeable about the story and culture of Bolivia, to play the characters was a huge challenge. I am curious to know how the film is going to be received in India”, the director said.
Reflecting on the difference between Bolivian and Indian movies, Mr. Marcos said that Bolivian movies are much shorter, darker and mystical with less emphasis on music. He appreciated the camera movements in Indian films which capture every angle of situation and drama. Replying to a question, he said that his next movie will be about Greek mythology and culture.
Backgrounder
Averno is a Spanish language film directed by Marcos Loayza. The story revolves around Averno, a place where the Andean inhabitants believe that the dead coexist with the living and where everything finds its opposite face. Many have heard of it but very few have seen. The protagonist of the film, Tupah, a young shoe shiner while embarking upon a dangerous journey through the underworld tries to rescue his uncle. As myth and reality get endlessly intertwined, Tupah has to defeat the worst of his enemies and the greatest of his fears.
Marcos Loayza studied architecture in La Paz and attended The International School of Cinema and Video of San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba. Averno is his seventh film & it had its Bolivian premiere in January 2018.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India records Highest ever single day peak of 63,631recoveries
Total recoveries cross 22 lakh
Recoveries exceed the active cases by more than 15 lakh
On the day, India’s daily tests have scaled a new peak of 10 lakh 23 thousand,India has achieved another milestone as it recorded highest ever single day recoveries of 63,631 in the last 24 hours.
With this high number of COVID-19 patients recovering and being discharged from the hospitals and home isolation , the Recovery Rate has reached 74.69%.This has also led to declining Case Fatality Rate, which stands at a new low of 1.87% today.
India’s total recoveries now exceed thetotal active cases  by more than 15 lakhs.The record high recoveries have ensured that the actual caseload of the country viz. the active cases, has reduced and currently comprises only 23.43% of the total positive cases. Early identification through aggressive TESTING, comprehensive surveillance & contact TRACING along with focus on timely and efficient clinical TREATMENT of patients have ensured speedy recovery.Higher number of recoveries and declining fatality have shown that India's graded and pro-active strategyis delivering results on the field.
Building on the continuum of care approach, the policy of TESTING aggressively, TRACKING comprehensively & TREATING efficiently, focussed attention on effective surveillance and house-to-house contact tracing has led to early detection and identification of COVID-19 cases. The mild and moderate cases are treated under supervised home isolation. As per the standardized clinical management protocol based on the holistic Standard of Care approach, the critical and severe patients are hospitalised and provided the best medical care.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Abhijit Banerjee on being conferred the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Abhijit Banerjee on being conferred the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
“Congratulations to Abhijit Banerjee on being conferred the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. He has made notable contributions in the field of poverty alleviation. I also congratulate Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for wining the prestigious Nobel", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Power
NTPC in partnership with the AAI congratulates Indian Archery Team for stellar performance
NTPC Ltd has congratulated Indian Archery Team and players Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, Komalika Bari, Atanu Das and Abhishek Verma for their stellar performance by winning 04 Gold Medals in the World Cup, Stage-3 in Paris  and the Archers Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das, Pravin Jadhav and Deepika Kumari who have qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
NTPC Ltd , a Maharatna CPSU under Ministry of Power, the official supporting organisation has been promoting archery in India in partnership with Archery Association of India  under corporate social responsibility.
This partnership is aimed to nurture the potential of hidden talents in Archery and provide a platform to the youth of India to showcase their talent and elevate India’s reputation in the field of Archery globally.
NTPC in partnership with the Federation  has intended to work towards increasing the competitiveness among archers by organising various competitions for improved and continuous training, mentoring, etc.
National Ranking Archery Tournament  and National Archery Championships  are also part of this official agreement. In addition, Indian Archery Team of different age groups are also sent to participate in various International Tournaments for International exposure and match practice.
While energising India’s growth story, NTPC is steadily working towards being a sustainable energy company. Apart from lending support to India’s growth, NTPC has also been a pillar of support for holistic development for its communities and society at large. NTPC has supported the development of sports in India and the step towards supporting Archery Association of India since the year 2018 is one of the milestones in the long cherished journey.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Criteria for Recruitment of Anganwadi Workers
Anganwadi Services is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which is implemented through State Governments/ UT Administrations. The recruitment of Anganwadi Workers is undertaken by the concerned State Government/ UT Administration. As per the guidelines, the Anganwadi Workers under the Scheme should be from local village and are selected by a Selection Committee constituted by the State Government/ UT Administration. As per the ICDS Broad Mission Framework, minimum prescribed qualification is Matriculation and age limit is 18-35 years for engagement of Anganwadi Workers  and Anganwadi Helpers .
Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are paid monthly honorarium as decided by Government of India from time to time, which is uniform in all States/UTs. Anganwadi Workers at main AWCs are paid an honorarium of ₹ 4,500/- per month; AWWs at mini- AWCs ₹3,500/- per month and AWHs are paid ₹2,250/- per month. Also, performance linked incentive of ₹ 250/- per month paid to AWHs and @ ₹ 500/- per month to AWWs. In addition, States/UTs are also paying additional monetary incentives/ honorarium to these functionaries from their own resources.
Anganwadi Workers  and Anganwadi Helpers , being honorary workers, are paid monthly honoraria as decided by the Government from time to time. Presently, no proposal to increase the salary of Anganwadi Workers is under consideration.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Shri Mandaviya holds meeting with State Agriculture Ministers on availability of fertilizers in the country; asserts no shortage
Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviaya held a virtual meeting with State Agriculture Ministers and senior officers of Department of Fertilizers and Ministry of Agriculture today.
Speaking during the meeting, Shri Mandaviya said that there is no shortage of fertilizers in the country. He emphasised that it is available in adequate quantity for farmers community.
The Minister instructed ministry officials for real time coordination with all the officers of State administrations for smooth supply of fertilizers all over the country.
Agriculture Ministers of some of the states took part in the meeting via videoconferencing. Secretary, Department of Fertilizers Chhabilendra Roul joint secretary along with other seniors officers of the Department were also present on this occasion.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves transfer of land and building belonging to Department of Posts at Thrissur  in Kerala to Thrissur Municipal Corporation for widening of Pattalam Road
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved transfer of 16.5 cents of land and building belonging to Department of Posts at Thrissur in Kerala to Thrissur Municipal Corporation for widening of Pattalam Road, in public interest on the principle of land in exchange of land.
The Department of Posts will get an equal area of land of 16.5 cents which is about 200 metres away from the existing Thrissur Central Post Office. The Thrissur Municipal Corporation will also construct a Post Office having a built up area of 3500 sq.feet, as per the specifications of Department of Posts including compound wall with two gates at their own cost. This proposal of the Thrissur Municipal Corporation related to widening of the existing Pattalam road, to have accident-free movement of traffic, will benefit people of the area.
The proposal under consideration will benefit the people in the locality to travel freely without any traffic block and within a short time through the Pattalam Road in front of the existing Thrissur Central Post Office.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of Shri Homen Borgohain
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the passing away of Shri Homen Borgohain.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Shri Homen Borgohain will be remembered for his rich contributions to Assamese literature and journalism. His works reflected diverse aspects of Assamese life and culture. Saddened by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Defence
Curtain Raiser: Indo-Japan Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN – 2019
Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN-219 between India and Japan will be conducted at counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte from 19 Oct 2019 to 02 Nov 2019. Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces  comprising 25 soldiers each will participate in the exercise with an aim to share experience gained during various Counter Terrorism Operations in respective Countries.
Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN is an annual training event which is being conducted in India since 2018. Notably, in the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN with Japan is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by both the nations in the backdrop of global terrorism. The scope of this exercise covers platoon level joint training on counter terrorism operations in jungle and urban scenario.
The joint military exercise will enhance the level of defence co-operation between Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces  which in turn will further foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.
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Ministry of Finance
Significant improvement in India’s score in United Nation’s Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
India has scored 90.32% in United Nation’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific's  latest Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. The Survey hails this as a remarkable jump from 78.49% in 2019. The survey result can be accessed at.
After evaluation of 143 economies, the 2021 Survey has highlighted India's significant improvement in the scores on all 5 key indicators, as follows:
- Transparency:100% in 2021 
- Formalities: 95.83% in 2021 
- Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 88.89% in 2021 
- Paperless Trade: 96.3% in 2021 
- Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 66.67% in 2021 
The Survey notes that India is the best performing country when compared to South and South West Asia region  and Asia Pacific region . The overall score of India has also been found to be greater than many OECD countries including France, UK, Canada, Norway, Finland etc. and the overall score is greater than the average score of EU. India has achieved a 100% score for the Transparency index and 66% in the “Women in trade” component.
CBIC, has been at forefront of path breaking reforms under the umbrella of 'Turant' Customs to usher in a Faceless, Paperless and Contactless Customs by way of a series of reforms. This has had a direct impact in terms of the improvement in the UNESCAP rankingson digital and sustainable trade facilitation.
Further, during the Covid19 pandemic, Customs formations have made all efforts to expedite Covid related imports such as Oxygen related equipments, life-saving medicines, vaccines etc.A dedicated single window COVID-19 247 helpdesk for EXIM trade was created on the CBIC website to facilitate quick resolution of issue faced by importers.
About the Survey:
The Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation is conducted every two years by UNESCAP. The 2021 Survey includes an assessment of 58 trade facilitation measures covered by the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement. The Survey is keenly awaited globally as it evidences whether or not the trade facilitation measures being taken have the desired impact and helps draw comparison amongst countries. A higher score for a country also helps businesses in their investment decisions.
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